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[Draugoth]

 

[Kikorin]

At the end of the day, it looks awesome and can't wait. Incredible a new Monkey Island is releasing soon.

 

[Spukc]

Yuuuup still looks like fucking garbo

 

[Kadve]

Sorry Ron. Looks like you leaving the series was actually the best thing that could have happened to it based on this.

Also Horse armor reference??? That meme is older than many gamers today!

 

[scoobidoo112]

What is up with the voice of Stan? Doesn't sound like the same one from the Special Edition releases.

Also a real shame that Earl Boen has retired, hope his replacement is a good fit for LeChuck.

 

[The_Mike]

That's a no from me.

Wouldn't be able to get into it even for free with that graphics

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Still looks like a horseshit mobile game.

 

[Efren is G.O.A.T.]

Can't wait for this game! It's gonna be glorious!

 

[graywolf323]

I really really hope it’s great in spite of everything we’ve seen so far because I LOVE Monkey Island

but I might wait for reviews before picking it up at launch

 

[DenchDeckard]

Can't wait. I'm in. No way I'm missing this.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Pass. Art style is giving me a headache. Fuck whoever drew all that shit.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Realllllly don’t like that weird 2D vector skeletal animation (not sure if this has a name or what). Everybody looks so bobbly and weird. I don’t know if I can get past that.

 

[Kimahri]

I have no idea what you guys are on about with the art style.

Would I prefer the gorgeousness of curse? Yes, absolutely, but to me it looks like they managed to marry the style of the original with something, wrll, original in a very nice way.

They deserve my money just for not looking like every other game out there. Unique artstyles are rare these days.

I'm in, day one.

 

[JusticeForAll]

What?! This is not on PS5 or Series X? I was doubtful about the artstyle, but wanted to support a new Monkey Island. But just not on those platforms.

Somehow I missed this was a switch/pc only release. Why even?

 

[Duchess]

I'm having trouble trusting Ron Gilbert since Thimbleweed Park. That game came with so much promise, had so much going for it, and he screwed it up with a shitty plot.

 

[Vampire On Titus]

I've been making progress with my self inflicted Stockholm syndrome, and I've gotten to a place where the art no longer surprises me by the fact that I dislike it. With any luck by the time of release I'll have even mentally submitted to Carla's linebacker shoulders.

 

[nominedomine]

All I can say is that the budget they saved by going with the shitty art style didn't end up in the animation department.

 

[amigastar]

At first i didn't like the art style but now it's growing on me and i look forward to the game.

 

[JusticeForAll]

I'm having trouble trusting Ron Gilbert since Thimbleweed Park. That game came with so much promise, had so much going for it, and he screwed it up with a shitty plot.

I'm still planning to play Thimbleweed Park... So: it's not worth it?

 

[The Cockatrice]

I'm still planning to play Thimbleweed Park... So: it's not worth it?

It's good until the ending sours the whole experience. Still worth it if you're into the genre.

 

[Alan Silvestro]

Can't believe art style looks so ugly...
Not for me, maybe one day for mobile.

 

[Duchess]

I'm still planning to play Thimbleweed Park... So: it's not worth it?

Other reviews (websites, GOG, Steam) are all very positive. My chief complaint is that it gets too meta in the end, and I don't get on with that sort of humour. Otherwise, it's a decent puzzle game, but could've been so much better.

You might love it, but I was deeply disappointed.

 

[Hoddi]

I’m looking forward to it. And I think you all are nuts for caring about the graphics style.

People remember this series for the writing. Maybe it won’t be good but the game isn’t out yet.

 

[Alter_Fridge]

I'm still planning to play Thimbleweed Park... So: it's not worth it?

Got half way through and couldn't be bothered.

You have 5 characters to manage at once and some (like Ransome the Clown) are completely obnoxious

And I adore DOTT

 

[The Inventor]

It reminds me of Guacamelee!, which was an outstanding game btw.
Being a fan of Monkey Island, I'm still having trouble after these videos.
I'm trying, I'm really trying...

 

[Fuz]

They deserve my money just for not looking like every other game out there.

rotfl

 

[Fuz]

I'm still planning to play Thimbleweed Park... So: it's not worth it?

It's fantastic.

 

[kurashu]

Talk like a Pirate day! Smart!

International Talk Like A Pirate Day – Sept. 19, every year since 2002

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International Talk Like a Pirate Day - Wikipedia

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[jonnyp]

Still looks like ass. But the worst part is that it lacks the humor and charm I'd expect.

 

[AJUMP23]

Good on Ron Gilbert.

 

[ShadowNate]

I am in. I'm considering pre-order, even though it's pretty much pointless. I've been expecting the Ron Gilbert continuation and hopefully conclusion ever since it was said this was a thing he didn't get to do.

The new art does not bother me as much now, I don't think.

The game is at a good price too. Maybe I'll wait a few days so that if it gets a GOG DRM free pre-order page, I'll get that one.

 

[GeeseGoose]

In. This is totally giving my good nostalgia vibes. I think the art looks great, reminds me of an evolution of the Guacamelee art style which isn't a bad thing.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Spain will be orgasmic that day.

 

[Salz01]

I mean, it’s growing on me. The music got me. I’ll get it on switch.

 

[Ironbunny]

I know i'l buy it how ever it looks like.

 

[Nico_D]

I'm still planning to play Thimbleweed Park... So: it's not worth it?

It's a bit everywhere. Certainly not among his best games. I liked The Cave better - and based on this trailer, The Cave was actually funny and not trying to be funny.

 

[Lupin3]

I'm excited to play this now, but definitely no horse armor for me.

 

[Business]

The color palette and sharp distorted drawing style really don’t suit the pirates setting.

 

[Wohc]

Huge 90s P&C Adventures fan here and i hate to say this: Hard pass.

 

[funkygunther]

Can't wait to try it

 

[niilokin]

Realllllly don’t like that weird 2D vector skeletal animation (not sure if this has a name or what). Everybody looks so bobbly and weird. I don’t know if I can get past that.

same... i hate it especially in games that use drawn "cinematics" and have that fucking bobbling effect...

 

[GnomeChimpsky]

The music almost won me over, but that art style...

 

[Aurelius]

I'm really, really trying to like this game.

 

[kurisu_1974]

So there's no physical release? Would like to get the PC version is a huge cardboard box with feelies included, thanks.

 

[ShadowNate]

With a Switch release, I'll be surprised if Limited Games Run (or Fangamer or another) won't do a release at some point in the near future.

Maybe they'll re-visit their Monkey Island complete boxed edition and re-release an updated version of it? One can hope.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Are there are any chances it'll get released on PS & Xbox? Seems like a weird choice to avoid these consoles, there are plenty of point&click adventure games being released on them, even some of the older titles like Edna&Harvey.

I'm still not sold on the graphics, but they don't have to be a dealbreaker if the humor and a good story will be there.

 

[ShadowNate]

I don't see why they wouldn't release on the other consoles. Maybe it is a time limited exclusivity on the Switch. Or maybe they want to do a properly managed release on the announced platforms before expanding to the other ones.

 

[amigastar]

Honestly I can't wait for the game, finally a new MI.

 

[RAIDEN1]

Why they couldn't go with the look of Curse of Monkey Island remains a mystery....even that game from 1997 looks better than this.....

 

[GnomeChimpsky]

Why they couldn't go with the look of Curse of Monkey Island remains a mystery....even that game from 1997 looks better than this.....

Because Ron Gilbert is a little primadonna, that's why.